Aerospace jobs in United Kingdom

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Powder Coater to join a well-established company!

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: £14.50 - £16.51 Per Hour – Depending on Experience

Location: Exeter EX2

Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 5:00pm; Friday, 8:00am – 1:00pm

The company proudly finishes a wide range of Commercial, Aerospace, and Defence components to the highest industry standards. Due to continued success and growth, they have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Powder Coater to join their skilled finishing team.

They are looking for a team player with solid knowledge and experience in all aspects of powder coating processes. You’ll be responsible for preparing and finishing components to precise specifications. While powder coating will form the main part of your role, you will also support other workshop processes such as component preparation, masking, and general finishing work, ensuring smooth workflow across the team.

• Prepare and jig components ready for powder coating, ensuring they are free from contamination, debris, and defects

• Follow all works instructions, process cards, and coating techniques as directed by the foreman or chargehand

• Apply powder coatings to components in line with company standards and specifications

• Use industrial powder coating ovens to cure products correctly

• Ensure PPE is always worn and report any defects immediately

• Maintain accurate records of work carried out

• Clean and maintain equipment regularly to ensure efficient operation

• Adhere to all Health & Safety requirements and company policies

• Work efficiently to coating schedules, ensuring quality and productivity targets are met

• Previous experience in powder coating – essential

• Proven ability to work accurately within tight tolerances

• Competent in completing all associated paperwork

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Proficient in using DFTs, WFTs, Surface Profile Gauges, and other measurement tools – essential

• Prepare components for painting/finishing (sanding, masking, cleaning, priming)

• Follow detailed work instructions, job cards, and process sheets

• Perform basic inspections to ensure quality standards are met

• Support team workflow by assisting with general duties in the workshop as needed

• Proven experience in all principles and practices of powder coating application

• Ability to identify surface defects and ensure proper preparation before coating

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• Awareness of Health & Safety regulations in a workshop environment

• On-site parking

• Free parking

• Casual dress

• Flexible holiday booking for days off

• Holiday bookable by the hour

• Full-time, permanent position with competitive pay (dependent on experience)

• Opportunity to work on high-specification components for aerospace and commercial sectors

• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development

• Statutory PTO

• Holiday bookable by the hour

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.